Basketball Gameday Guide

Welcome to Lawlor Events Center, home of the Wolf Pack men's and women's basketball teams. Opened in 1983 and located at the north end of the University of Nevada campus, Lawlor Events Center seats 11,536 fans in an oval configuration with every spectator enjoying a center-court line of sight.

Wolf Pack Athletics and Lawlor Events Center provides the following information (listed from A to Z) to ensure that your gameday experience is safe, positive and memorable:

Address
Lawlor Events Center is located at 1500 North Virginia Street, approximately one mile north of Interstate 80 and downtown Reno, on the corner of 15th and North Virginia streets. CLICK HERE for a map and directions (http://www.unr.edu/lawlor/venue-information/maps-and-directions).

Arena Doors
All Lawlor Events Center will open to the general public one hour prior to tipoff, while the student entrance opens one and a half hours prior to tipoff. There is no re-entry to Lawlor Events Center.

Arena Policies
In order to accommodate the desires of fans at Lawlor Events Center while recognizing the need to maintain the safety and comfort of all guests, these items are not allowed to be carried into the arena: weapons of any kind (including pocket knives, chains and mace), laser pointers, artificial noisemakers, backpacks, signs larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches, bottles and cans of any kind or food. Fans who violate these policies may be asked to leave the arena.

All items, including purses and bags, will be subject to search by arena personnel.

Under NCAA and University of Nevada policies, there is no photography or videography of the game allowed with the exception of accredited media personnel and team officials. Professional cameras, including those with detachable or interchangeable lenses, or SLR or digital SLR cameras are not allowed inside Lawlor Events Center.

Artificial Noisemakers
Per Mountain West Conference policy, artificial noisemakers are not allowed at Lawlor Events Center.

ATM Machines
Two ATM machines are located inside Lawlor Events Center: one at the south doors near the main ticket office and the second on the upper concourse outside Section 28.

Concessions
Sodexo is proud to be the Wolf Pack food and beverage provider at Lawlor Events Center. Sodexo features concessions stands and hawkers throughout the arena.

Beer is sold at many of the concessions stands at Lawlor Events Center to individuals who are of legal drinking age. Sodexo reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who appears intoxicated.

Disabled Seating & Services
Lawlor Events Center is deeply committed to providing all of the accommodations necessary to ensure that our guests with disabilities enjoy our events to the fullest.

There is an accessible entrance from the first level of the West Stadium Parking Complex just north of Lawlor Events Center. Additionally, a public elevator is available on the ground level south side ticket entrance to the concourse level.

The arena has a total of 100 wheelchair accessible seats. We ask that patrons who are in need of wheelchair accessible seats request only a ticket for themselves and one companion in order to accommodate all of our fans. Seating can be reserved in adjacent sections for additional friends and family members. There is also specific seating available for those with other types of mobility limitations. If you do not require a wheelchair accessible seat but have other mobility limitations, please inform your ticket seller. They can reserve the best possible seat for you.

Assisted listening devices are available for check-out in the administrative offices on the ground level. Photo identification is required.

Once you have arrived at Lawlor Events Center, please do not hesitate to ask our guest service staff for any additional assistance you may need.

For more information about accessibility at Lawlor Events Center, please CLICK HERE. (http://www.unr.edu/lawlor/venue-information/accessibility)

Fan Behavior
The Mountain West Conference and the University of Nevada are committed to the ideals of good sportsmanship, safety and fair play. We ask all fans to show respect for our opponents, game officials and other fans.

In order to promote good sportsmanship and a positive and safe environment at Lawlor Events Center, Nevada has put a set of "zero tolerance" rules for inappropriate fan behavior during Wolf Pack basketball games. Fans who behave inappropriately will face arrest or be directed to leave the university campus as well as face confiscation of their event tickets.

Fans who appear visibly intoxicated will be denied access to Lawlor Events Center and ejected from campus. Only alcohol purchased inside Lawlor Events Center will be allowed in the arena. Drinking alcoholic beverages while standing in line is not permitted, and fans who attempt to smuggle alcohol into the arena will have the alcohol confiscated and will be denied entry to Lawlor Events Center.

Spectators are not permitted on the court at any time.

Fan Services & Security
During home games, Lawlor Events Center features a combination of Wolf Pack Ambassadors, University of Nevada Police and event management staff present to ensure that all fans have an enjoyable and safe experience at Wolf Pack basketball games. The Wolf Pack Ambassadors is a group of friendly, committed volunteers who are more than willing to help you find your seat or anything else you may need.

If fans need assistance of any kind or see any problems at any of our events, please notify a Wolf Pack Ambassador, police officer or any member of the events staff or athletics department staff, so we can take care of the situation. We also welcome your feedback and can be reached by emailing us at fanrelations@unr.edu.

First Aid & Medical Assistance
REMSA has personnel stationed across from Section 10 at Lawlor Events Center during all home basketball games. If you need assistance, please notify a Wolf Pack Ambassador, police officer or any member of the events or athletics department staff. They will contact security to dispatch REMSA to the area where they are needed.

Game Programs & Merchandise
Game programs featuring team rosters are available free of charge from the Wolf Pack Ambassadors located throughout the arena.

Silver & Blue Outfitters is the official merchandiser of Wolf Pack Athletics and will have a merchandise stand on the upper concourse for all men's basketball games and selected women's basketball games at Lawlor Events Center.

Lost and Found
Fans who have lost items should contact a member of the events staff. The events staff will call to see if the item has been logged in to the lost and found area and will bring any lost items to the fan. Unclaimed items will be available at the Lawlor Events Center administrative office for 30 days following the game. After that time, all unclaimed items will be disposed of. If you have questions about lost items, please call Lawlor Events Center at (775) 784-4659.

Parking
Donor parking (with a parking pass) for men's basketball games is available in the West Stadium Parking Complex (north of Lawlor Events Center). Season ticketholders with donations to the Pack Educational Fund beginning at the $500 level will receive parking passes for the West Stadium Parking Garage. To become a donor, call (775) 682-6901.

Free general parking is available in the lots to the north and east of Lawlor Events Center. The Brian Whalen Parking Garage (south of Lawlor Events Center) also allows free parking for fans on all levels on game days for weekend games only (and for games during the winter break from Dec. 19, 2012 to Jan. 22, 2013). The Brian Whalen Parking Garage is not available for weeknight games due to classes on campus.

Parking for disabled patrons with appropriate plates or placards for both men's and women's basketball games is available on the first floor of the West Stadium Parking Complex as well as within close proximity to the elevators on the remaining five floors of the garage.

Free parking for all women's basketball games is available on all levels of the West Stadium Parking Complex.

All parking lots open two hours prior to tipoff.

Pup Club
The Saint Mary's Pup Club is the official kids club for the Nevada Wolf Pack. Membership is open to children in eighth grade and under and costs just $35.

Saint Mary's Pup Club members receive free admission into the men's basketball exhibition game for themselves and one family member with their Saint Mary's Pup Club lanyard. For all other men's basketball games, Saint Mary's Pup Club members can buy tickets for $6 for themselves and $11 for accompanying parents. The Saint Mary's Pup Club membership credential must be worn to gain entrance at the venue the day of the event.

Saint Mary's Pup club members receive free admission to all home regular-season women's basketball games with their membership credential. Accompanying parents can purchase tickets for $7.

Click HERE (http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/ot/pup-club.html) for more information about the Pup Club. Pup Club memberships and tickets are not available on the day of a game.

Player Pass Gate
The Wolf Pack and visiting team pass gate is located at the main entrance of the Lawlor Events Center which is located west of the main stairs in front of the arena on the street level (Virginia and 15th streets).Player guest tickets can be picked up starting one hour prior to tipoff.Once you have received your ticket, you MUST enter the arena.A picture ID is required for ticket pick-up.

Restrooms
Permanent restrooms with facilities for disabled patrons are located throughout the arena. If you have trouble locating a restroom facility in the stadium, please ask an event staff member or Wolf Pack Ambassador for directions to the closest restroom.

Student Tickets
Student tickets for all men's basketball games can be reserved online by clicking HERE (http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/tickets/student-tickets.html) and following the instructions listed.

For games that fall on a Tuesday or Wednesday students may reserve their tickets starting the Monday of the week prior to the game beginning at 9am.For games that fall later in the week (Friday-Sunday) students may reserve their tickets the Monday the week of the game beginning at 9am.For a complete schedule of when tickets will be released please visit the FAQ page below.

All student tickets are on a first come, first served basis, so reserving student tickets online is highly recommended in order to secure a free student ticket. Your reserved ticket will load on to your WolfCard, and that will be your ticket to the game. Students can also have their WolfCard swiped at the student entrance (based on availability). The student entrance opens one and a half hours prior to tipoff.

Free admission to women's basketball games is available by showing your WolfCard at the doors.

All students must enter through the main entrance to Lawlor Events Center, which is located west of the stairs (at the corner of Virginia and 15th streets).

For any additional questions about student tickets please visit our students frequently asked questions page by clicking HERE (http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/trads/blue-crew-faqs.html).

Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside Lawlor Events Center. A designated smoking area is located outside the upper concourse at section 28. Remember to keep your ticket with you.

Ticket Sales
Tickets can be purchased during the week at the Legacy Hall Ticket Office or at the Lawlor Events Center from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.On gameday, tickets can be purchased at the Lawlor Events Center beginning at 10 a.m. or at the Legacy Hall Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to tipoff.
Children 3 and older must have a ticket to enter Lawlor Events Center.Ticket promotions and discounts are not available on the day of the game.

Tickets can also be purchased by calling (775) 348-PACK (7225) or online by visiting www.NevadaWolfPack.com. Click HERE for more information about basketball season and single-game tickets and group discounts (http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/tickets/).

All tickets should be treated like cash. The University of Nevada is not responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced tickets. Duplicates will not be issued for any tickets purchased on gameday. Please contact the ticket office at (775) 348-PACK (7225), option #2, with any other questions regarding lost or destroyed tickets. A $2 replacement fee will be charged for every lost ticket.

Will Call
Will call tickets purchased by the general public can be picked up during the week from Monday-Friday during the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Legacy Hall Ticket Office.On gameday, will call opens one hour prior to tipoff at the main entrance of Lawlor Events Center, which is located west of the main stairs in front of the arena on the street level (Virginia and 15th streets). A picture ID is required for pick-up of will call tickets.

If you have any questions or concerns about the facilities at Lawlor Events Center or gameday policies, please call (775) 348-PACK (7225), option #2, or email fanrelations@unr.edu. Lawlor Events Center can be reached directly at (775) 784-4659.

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